On that Holy Night, a celebration is going to be held inside the Hill of Prayer's Cathedral in Welkin City; a large Christmas tree prepared for the Festive Season, and this occasion is to give out presents for the Mail-Hunters who are involved in participating the event. The festive cheer went around the streets and huddled together in snow piles, and it was definitely crowded with so many people in front of the church. Is it always been like this? While the snowy landscape still painted a rather nice image; the view of the beautiful green of the pine forest, the white hills, and the sparkling water below near the bridge.
Sonata was laying on the couch in the lounge of National Postal Service, exhausted from the packages they delivered earlier and that included an army of Husks that assaulted them during the night. "To hell with the monster and a boss of the event. Honestly... we were so close to death at that time, Suona already going mad after pulling four all-nighters, and now we're stuck with the never-ending package deliveries..." she grumbled.
Then, she saw Claude who was going to pursue for Master's promotion exam to become a Captain of the Mail-Hunters, it had always been his dream to become a postal worker ever since he became one so he can keep track of his schedule to help Mail-Hunters--either delivering parcels or arresting criminals or chasing out Husks but more importantly; curing his younger sister Sylvette which is her paraplegic legs. He still has his smoke white short messy hair with long uneven bangs on his violet eyes and his smooth fair complexion remained the same, he just turned twenty-one now as he grown a bit taller. He wears his wears a dark blue uniform with long furisode-like sleeves with white-bluish snowflake prints and embroidery, underneath is his high-collared formal shirt with red four-petaled flower ribbon tie between his dark blue tie and wears a dark blue pants tucked into his black knee-length boots with white splashes.
Mathilda was assessing his health and physical condition whether he was fit to participate the long-running final promotion exams for those who want to become Captain or if they were Masters to rise through the ranks. Then, after the assessment is completed, Claude walked out from the infirmary for his assessment and he encountered Sonata who watched him. "How was it?" she asked her colleague and the male nodded. "My... assessment turned out to be good, thank goodness. Now, I have to go back and let Sylvette know my absence when delivering the letters or parcels, she really wants to get out from the bed..."
Sonata nodded, before she smiled while folding her arms. "How many tests to become a Master and a Captain, if you don't mind answering?" she asked curiously, before Claude put on a smile.
"Well, all I remembered is that you have to achieve a high rank or position, pass the interview conducted by the Vice Postmaster-General and last, obtaining a brand to show your loyalty. The others such as some extra tests and practices is... well, they're not that important," he explained while thinking deeply with his friend beside him as they walked towards her and stopped in front of Sonata with his hands behind his back. "But, the hardest part is to do all the training to reach the maximum rank. Also, because your father is the Deputy Postmaster-General--I will be given a test that a Postmaster-General will required for their jobs such as political advice, finance arrangements and also a role as ambassador representing the people of Welkin City. So, your father will be my supervisor in assessing my progress until I'm qualified to become a Captain."
Sonata gulped, she couldn't believe that her father will be assessing his qualification too. "How many candidates are there?" she asked, before the grey-haired man pondered. "A hundred of us, but some of them don't get through... their physical strengths were lacking and they were transferred to other departments," Claude said with a sad smile,
before he saw Oswald folding his arms and gesturing his hand that his time is up, thus Claude nodded. "I had a first interview session with Master Oswald and second interview session will be with Master Alastair, wish me luck, okay? I bet it will harder than the first for us to survive," he said.
"Well, don't expect me to save your ass at that time! Good luck!" Sonata said as she waved at him, she wanted to see the examination room and it turns out--she's not even allowed to peek during a person's promotional examinations. She crossed her arms, before she rushed out from the headquarters and going to find Suona and the others so she can drink coffee and snacks at the park. "I wonder how many hours does the examination take place...?" she mumbled.
Claude entered the room where he will be interviewed and monitored by both Oswald and Alastair. Some of them were having three interviews conducted by the three members of the division, while the others will only have one. Claude sat down in the middle, while the Archmage, Swordmaster and Lancemaster were staring at him for the record. Oswald was in charge of asking about his career pathway and also the evaluation, followed by the Lancemaster for his physical aspects, and the Swordmaster for his combat ability by fighting against him. Before they started, Oswald spoke as he folded his arms with an austere look on his face. "Claude Oak, please answer all of these questions. Don't forget to always remain calm at all times and answer everything clearly," the blond said.
Oswald gave a signal to start, and he was first being interviewed by Alastair. Claude almost flinch but he retained his composure like always, Alastair may be strict but surely--he wasn't Oswald. Alastair took over, giving a question after another for the interviewee. Claude has to remain calm while Alastair kept his usual questioning looks on his face as he leaned towards Claude with a cold stare. Alastair also explained the whole procedure and what has to be done, what does it takes to prepare and Claude had no choices but to listen to him.
"First question, will you be able to overcome such cruel fate or will you be a sacrifice in combat? Surely, you should always be ready to put your life on the line, even knowing your real identity as a Mail-Hunter can get the government be aware of their existence," Alastair was the first to ask, Claude blinked but he managed to regained his composure.
"I believe that my own strength can assure me and my comrades, for they entrusted me with my own actions when facing the true horrors that lurking in the shadows. I'm always ready whenever you prepared me to commit the deeds, a Mail-Hunter works all on their own and they should be strong... and I want them to grow and be inspired just like all of the Masters."
Solvine was writing down the notes on his clipboard, Alastair remained silent while it was Oswald's turn to conduct his interrogation as Claude answered honestly but not clear enough. Oswald didn't blink under his rounded spectacles, as his sharp golden eyes shimmered underneath his long dark brown bangs gently swayed by the breeze. "Why did you participate in the entrance exam and do you have a will and determination to do the promotions to become a Captain?" he asked as his fingers went off tapping the table.
"I joined National Postal Service because I want to have a suitable job to keep track of time, I'm joining not only for my career--but I want to cure my younger sister's paraplegic legs so she can walk once again. I got nothing else but motivation of hope, and I have a positive goal in mind."
It seems everything went well, despite some of the candidates were becoming hesitant about the answers that doesn't made any sense since some candidates were taken out--until Claude's third interview was started and he had no choice but to survive the toughest; Alastair's harsh and strict session of his training as an elite. "You passed the first session interview, now we'll be proceeding to the second last one--so please answer this question carefully," Oswald instructed, before Alastair shifted on his feet back to his monotonous self. "We will allow you to do a rebuttal from the current promotion exam question. As a Mail-Hunter, we have already a purpose in mind, don't be reckless and never lose focus. What exactly is our obligation here?"
Claude straightened his posture, before he took a deep breath and gave a very important response which even the two understood and approved of his answer. "Sometimes, it won't be long before this war ends, and... how long will we live to maintain our survival in this world is something we don't know yet. We, the Mail-Hunters have a one true duty; deliver the letter until the destination is reached safely. No matter if you're hurting or feeling lost, just believe in yourself to the end."
Alastair grinned, that's why he choose Claude as one of the top elites and... he has a potential to be a Captain. Oswald nodded in response as he glanced at Alastair who was leaning close. "What will you choose? The government or the people?" he asked with a stern look on his face.
Claude frowned, taking a deep breath. "For the people," he answered without hesitation, earning some appreciation glances between the two including Solvine who smiled approvingly. "Time's up, you scored a hundred points out of hundred and a perfect score with zero mistakes--weak points and strengths is noted and listed down, your qualifications are outstanding. Your combat, agility, reflexes, everything else; all of them are met and checked, this exam is worth having a promotion for your hard work and dedication... you have what it takes to carry out the will. However, you still have a chance to change your mind--"
Alastair quickly turned his head to Solvine who nodded with a smile, before Oswald spoke while standing up. "Well then, Claude Oak... congratulations, you pass the first of three interviews and we will call you and decide on the final test; the last and important one to get your promotion. When the time comes, you will go on a mission to fight alongside us. So, keep it up." Oswald spoke, making Alastair stared at him in pure shock--he never seen the HR Director... acknowledging and complimenting someone before. The sandy blonde-haired man was simply stunned at Oswald's unusual kindness, well... not bad.
"Welcome to the inner circle, I look forward to work with you in the future. You were supposed to attend the final test which is this one, but that time you got missing because of Reverse Organization and Marauders so you can't manage to go here and participate. But, now that obstacles are gone, you're eligible for the Captains' qualification and promotions to be held the next year," Oswald stated, before he glanced at his hourglass. "Your promotion date is tomorrow, don't miss it and... bring your sister with you, she shouldn't be kept to herself for too long."
Claude's eyes widened, Oswald's kindness was unbelievable but he smiled and nodded. He did wonder about Sylvette as well, maybe he should go and check on her. Alastair was whispering to Solvine that why is Oswald like this, the white-haired man shrugged. "Must be some difficulties if you go through a hard time, Master Alastair," he chuckled. "It's been a long time since I've attended a promotional exam for the Sub-Masters, that was some history there."
On that night, both the sun and the moon of night are replaced by a bright star on the darkness, like a gem reflected on the endless sky of fantasy. A star shines brighter under the sky, with its beautiful appearance radiating through the city's snowy surface as its' starry colors were shining, dazzling for days of light and darkness; the star from the sky sparkles for hope and lost soul which is the Canarians' belief in their gods.
On that night, both the sun and the moon of night are replaced by a bright star on the darkness, like a gem reflected on the endless sky of fantasy. A star shines brighter under the sky, with its beautiful appearance radiating through the city's snowy surface as its' starry colors were shining, dazzling for days of light and darkness; the star from the sky sparkles for hope and lost soul which is the Canarians' belief in their gods.
It was a view from the surface as a reminder that no matter how bright the daylight is, the star cannot be extinguished by the fog and the clouds will reveal the true light that was shining underneath the dimness.
The next day...
Sonata watched the Captaincy promotion ceremony begun when she stood in the second floor behind the railings, standing between Claire and Gabriel while Suona joined the trio with Xinglan and Amaris. There are several graduated candidates attending the final examination for the Captains, Claude was accepted into the circle and already passed on the tests which include his endurance of fighting alone against the stronger opponents which the Masters teamed up in his final test. Sylvette was on her wheelchair, watching the inauguration where all the Masters stood in the front of the big staircase on the long purple carpet and Claude was stood in the middle--Solvine told them how important this day is.
The candle stands to light the chamber made everyone realize their importance, the light served as the symbol of their faith to make Canaria prosper. After all, there will be challenges which have been overcome the Emissaries would have to faced to protect the national peace, thus the power of the Masters will shine as stars in the darkness. "Claude Oak, repeat the oath as the new Captain," Solvine instructed.
"I vow, to live on the path and dedicated myself to serve the Canaria's hope and deliver the mail, I will shed light through the shadows to help bring life for every fellow Mail-Hunters."
Claude closed his eyes as he repeated the words on his mind, before he opens it once again. Sonata watched as her comrade finally stepped forward as a Captain--but due to his several achievements; he was promoted into Head Captain as he received some medals and after the ceremony. Sylvette welcomed him, she was delighted when she sees her brother is promoted into Captain. "I am not alone anymore," he said with a smile as he turned to Sylvette. She handed him a huge bouquet of flowers to her brother, the silver flowers with crimson and pink petals and white lilies.
"Hey, congratulations."
Xinglan greeted, before he smacked a huge bouquet into his forehead out of nowhere making the tall captain yelped in response. Sonata gasped at this random pop quiz when Claude turns to his friends who were Suona, Xinglan, Gabriel, Amaris and Sonata. Gabriel passed a box of cookies to Claude, then the young man chuckled awkwardly. "This is too much, guys... you don't have to bring the gifts," he said, "No take-back!" Suona snapped, before Sonata handed a handful bag of gifts along with Amaris and Gabriel (while Xinglan was passing along three whole gifts wrapped in blue, pink and orange wrappers).
Claude yelped as he had to carry several presents for him which made his hands barely hung on the bottom half of the gifts, making him fell back on his seat and caused a chuckles among them with a loud smack sounded inside the building as Solvine walked towards his daughter. Sonata looked at her father before he yawned, he was sleepy because the Festive Season being too lively and celebrating, to the point he celebrated it twice; the Holy Night Deliveries and the Mass in the church.
Since December is still away from them, they still have free time after buying the decorations and preparing for Advent. There are many festivities to celebrate all throughout the month and holiday seasons, where various festivities can help them pass the time during the snowy nights. This time, Claude decided to take a break after working for so long after the feast and celebrations--he need to take care of Sylvette first because they were orphans and taking care of her as the next big brother and protect her as they promised.
"Good work out there for getting your promotion, you really had worked hard," Solvine smiled.
Sonata couldn't help but feel curious over Claude's time as a Mail-Hunter; due to him being one of the best postal workers in the city, she decided to get to know him later once in a while.
***
There was a snowstorm in the rocky hills of Selune District, snow swirling, but the cold weather didn't even bother them at all and huddled together to get some warmth. However, the storm seemed to not meet its end so the Mail-Hunters had to stay in their employee's mess in Blue Notes and the delivery schedule had to be cancelled for one week. Sonata was huddling under the blanket in her bedroom, she hates the cold because she's born at December and the winter has always been a traumatic experience, her only fun were the snow angels but the real snow can actually kill her unless she can find a way to survive.
While Claire was busy with food and Gabriel dealing with the whole cleaning the mess, Solvine approached his daughter's bedroom to see her still covering with blankets. "Need anything, my dear?" he asked, making Sonata turned to him with sleepy look on her eyes. "I need another warm blanket, I'm freezing here," she mumbled, Solvine chuckled and sitting beside his daughter into her bed. After tucking her with extra blankets and wrapped her like a cocoon, he sat down and remained beside her to keep the warmth for her. Sonata purred, "Wow... this is warm, Dad," she muttered.
"Yes, of course. I got enough blankets for us both, snowy season sucks so better enjoy the warm climate."
Sonata mumbled at her father's sweet side of him. It was LITERALLY afternoon and the snowstorm is still ravaging Canaria, will it ever stop or will the sky be angry at them? Solvine remembered his nostalgic memories about the snow when Sonata was the only one enjoying them at the age of seven. The Mail-Hunters are forbidden to go outside during the harsh weather, therefore the list for the new ones had to stop temporarily and resumed their normal routine once the snows settled.
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Sonata groaned as she kept silent, Solvine was sleeping at her side as the two of them curled up and Sonata smiled to her father's motherly kindness but knowing him as a serious and strict mentor was something she has yet to learn and understand more. Luckily they prepared enough clothes and blankets, candles and the essentials because a week is just... very long.
Suona on the other hand, she was waiting for Xinglan to make his Huaxian cuisine which is a large Dongpo Meat using the cut and boiled pork chunks with spicy chili sauce and a drizzle of mustard, garlic cloves and also corn kernels. Her father Suiren was cleaning the mess while her best friend Amaris was cleaning the laundry like usual she's doing, and she was hungry right now. Suona waited impatiently as she saw her brother rolled his eyes. "Relax, it won't take long," Xinglan said, giving his best friend a blank look. "Come on, it's literally cold outside!" Suona barked, before Xinglan smirked.
"Stop yapping, little dragon girl. If not, you'll eat the air more than the roast."
Xinglan got smacked by a pillow because he called Suona's nickname that ONLY her father can call her, not even everyone and Sonata who can call her that. 'You know me well, crybaby...' he thought, still busy making the food.
"Father, can you tell us about the Four Fantastic Beasts in Canaria? Well... there's Winter Wolf, Spring Serpent, Summer Dragon and Autumn Thunderbird, but what does that imply?" Suona asked her father.
Suiren blinked, before he put on a smile. "Of course, my child. Those Fantastic Beasts protect and watching Canaria over time for centuries, always observing us Mail-Hunters and the citizens of the three large districts. They were worshipped in ancient times, until the anti-Canarian activities were rampant and the residents didn't really care about them... so, the four hid themselves from people and they let their descendants live their lives until their death, but Master Solvine and I survived because of you and Sonata--the other two is still unknown," he explained as his daughter listened intently.
"Don't you guys get along in the past?" Amaris asked her superior, listening after she finished cleaning the mess and laying the tea set along with a basket of snacks in the table. Suiren thought deeply with his hands behind his back as they waited for Xinglan to finish making a feast for them, he hummed. "Yes, we did. Solvine and I have a long history before your ancestor came to Canaria and... those were wars, killing for survival, doing our roles as one of the Mail-Hunters... such tragic events, I don't want you two to be reminded and recall it."
Xinglan still curious about the whereabouts of Summer Dragon and Autumn Thunderbird; each of them has distinctive powers and abilities along with the origins. It seems that there's a whole different hierarchy between the Four Fantastic Beasts; the lowest from the highest ranks that not even the locals know, unlike Solvine and Suiren--the reason was their origins and birth rites. Such beauty of the season doesn't last, and the world just never been a fairy-tale. But, the Canaria Council will take care of it once it settled.
"What does the Summer Dragon and Autumn Thunderbird looks like?" he asked.
"Summer Dragon is a dragon that breathes infernal flames and gives us the perfect shelter when the sun was scorching hot, and in the summer--it delivers the hottest gales of the wind to help keep us cool and cozy. Autumn Thunderbird is a large bird which can flap its wings fast, allowing it to create winds that form gusts and storms to deliver a harsh rainstorm. Plus, the creature can produce thunderous blasts. Our ancestors made this coexistence as the only way to unite this world without much harm," Suiren continued.
The stories have always gone and passed by time, but they sure remembered the legend of the powerful magic used when those people fought in their primitive ages until one of the species can take out the enemies as a survival of the fittest, only Suiren and Solvine are the remains and the other two remained unfound.
Next week after the snowstorm...
Lloyd performed an investigation to find out about the Summer Dragon and Autumn Thunderbird, in order to protect them from the eyes of the government and other anti-Canarian organizations. He ordered Claude to lead the team to find the remains of both of the Fantastic Beasts' dwellings, so he picked Sonata and Suona to assist him (in addition of Solvine and Suiren, but Sylvette wanted to tag along so he had to let her join). They're going to search near the forest and river.
The place was filled with so many chirping birds; canaries, cockatoos and blue robins--some of them are singing to lure the predators, such as tropicbirds, cassowaries and magpies. The first creature they have to find is Summer Dragon, it was difficult to find the lair because they must protect the trail with a mark before moving, even a whole army of Husk swarms could hinder their plans. "It's so damn hot and windy here... didn't the Summer Dragon already died decades ago?" Sonata was grumbling as she was eyeing the large tree which was standing in the middle of the misty ponds, Suona was watching the waterfall as the waters rushes through. "I don't know though, maybe it's still in hiding...?"
The place was surrounded by birds and the tropic birds have spotted them and screeched loudly, then following by the macaw making the place felt like a real jungle even though this part was near Welkin City's area. "Father, what do you think?" Sonata asked her father, Solvine rubbed his chin--it's been a long time since he have encountered Summer Dragon when he was in his Winter Wolf form as the legendary god.
Suiren was watching the skies for signs, since he's a Spring Serpent--he can sense what happened around the area and the wildlife would tell him the truth about their own survival in this place. Some terns screeched, landing their nests which usually creates food while there's some herds of cows and deer walking as they heard the birds flying overhead and the cows took cover when they sensed the birds. "So, is there the other god-like creature other than the Four Fantastic Beasts?" Claude asked, he was curious as they were looking around.
"I don't remember there's one, but... with the right time is all we need," Solvine was speaking when Suiren adjusting his coat, before he added. "There is the 'fifth' one, but we choose to hide its existence because its abilities that keeps the balance of the ecosystem. The Fifth Fantastic Beast is known as Akasha Garuda, and it's said to have firey talons that were once able to crush metal. Apparently, the legend mentioned that the fire-like color in the talons is an ancient aura of the summer to the year. The Fifth is our ancient ancestor, although we only met each other during my time as a deity."
Sylvette stared at the riverside of the lake, the crystal blue waterfall sure was pretty to her eyes as she was about to touch the surface--she saw something moving behind the waterfall. Then, they sensed a creature passed in front of them and now standing on the rocks of the cliff above them with several red magnolia trees and yellow ginkgo leaves. The dragon has a dark turquoise scales with red manes and wings tipped with navy and bronze, his large size with his red eyes glared at the visitors as the Autumn Thunderbird watches them from her tree branch with her deep golden-purple mixed eyes. Claude backed away, with Summer Dragon staring in anger that his resting place was ruined.
Solvine held up his hand, gesturing Claude to stay calm. Suiren gently put his hand down and smiled warmly, telling the dragon to stay calm. The older man seems to be used for this kinds of situations, since they are the descendants of the Four Fantastic Beasts and they will make sure their survival is saved. "Summer Dragon, we're not here to fight nor going to kill you, we have the orders from the Postmaster-General to protect you from any sources of threat, since some anti-Canarians who wish to see your extinction. Do you remember me?"
Solvine's teal-blue eyes shimmered as his black pupils sharpened, making the Summer Dragon convinced that he is Winter Wolf in his human form with similar face as Solvine and he tried to reach out. Suiren understood as his turquoise-green eyes shimmered as well and his pupils sharpened like a serpent, making Autumn Thunderbird immediately calmed down from her resting spot with the dragon.
They were more lenient than the other Mail-Hunters (because they're different, to be exact), just the basic order: not to harm the citizens and not kill their human hosts at all times. Autumn Thunderbird took a form of a large gold and red bird, spreading her brilliant gold-colored wings while glancing at them. "... How could I could understand them?" Sylvette muttered with a frown, her fingers pinched her chin and staring at her brother in deep confusion.
"Winter Wolf, Spring Serpent, Summer Dragon and Autumn Thunderbird are said to able to speak Albisian, an ancient language passed on through our generations as long as the olden times... that was what our late-parents told me," Claude told his younger sister with a smile, looking up his head at the two creatures
Sonata and Suona listened to them, recalling their conversation with Solvine earlier about the Four Fantastic Beasts' descendants have no problems deciphering the ancient languages since most of their ancestors were able to speak them, some words were the key for the best solution to safe their own lives.
After calming them, Solvine told them about Lloyd's intention--thus the creatures immediately obeyed, knowing the goal to ensure the future for the world and the Mail-Hunters in their post duty without interfering; they had to look over them because these are their ancestors so they must follow. "We need an artifact to turn them into human to disguise them, but we need to bring Dr. Chamberlain and his team here..." Suiren pondered, folding his arms as he glanced at Solvine. "Yeah, also it might take a long time and we have to make them work in Stardust Express Station; they work for civil service."
"Oh right, I want to ask you two something!"
Sylvette asked, looking up at the two beasts. "Is Akasha Garuda around, or is he some place far away from here...?" she asked curiously. However, the bird hummed but the dragon shook his head slowly. It meant that they couldn't answer the question in fear someone spying on the Mail-Hunters. Of course, they shouldn't let these children know about the Fifth Beast or else their danger level will skyrocketed, thus the Fourth Beast of Legend had to remain silent to protect them for their well-being.
Claude frowned in disappointment, he was going to get a good information.
Due to lack of good resources and documents related to Akasha Garuda, they decided to investigate the matter with what has they have. "We won't force you guys to force it, I mean... that could be helpful if we have to discuss more about the remaining legends of Canaria," Claude offered in case if there's something went wrong with the dragons and other beasts, before he added. "We promise to keep our lips shut and we'll cover his identity as best as we can."
Sonata added, reassuring them it's okay if they refused. "On a rare occasion, we are bound to encounter more monsters. We will not only deliver letters, but also maintain the city's peace... and of course, we will ensure nothing wrong to happens to any creatures including you."
The two creature glanced at each other before reluctantly nodding at them, they might cooperate with this in order to save the name from shame if the people get discovered. Suiren decided to interrogate them and get some progress into his task since he's a Spring Serpent, Solvine can tell with his keen observation about the beasts even in the past. But, right now in the present there are lots of people chasing after a creature's legacy for their own benefits... they could suffer damages. "I can't believe Master Lloyd insisting to protect them, but then again..." Sonata was pondering about his willingness to protect them even if there's a risk of life-threatening.
Solvine and Suiren are the only ones who can gain an access to 'meet' the Akasha Garuda who was in his lair, hopefully... it shouldn't be much troubles for a single person soaring and flapping their wings and to fight off the enemies. The group went to the mountain known as Mount Cantata, where some people used to hike and there are the ruins in a valley; and it is rumored to be the residence of some entity. Not many believed in this claim, but those who climb the mountain often turn back without continuing farther up the mountain.
Akasha Garuda is a large Javan hawk-eagle with a red and gold shimmering feathers and beautiful gold tail, his intelligent, powerful eyes colored pure gold making him the finest creature among the legendary Fantastic Beast and his beauty also befitting of a deity. Some parts of him are adorned with vibrant golden luminescent colors that usually glows when the night or darkness falls, because he's a nocturnal bird who lives and roost in caves or cliffs and he seems to move quickly than other birds. The wings of the large raptor could hide under his feathers, almost invisible unless spread in action or fighting an enemy.
Each Fantastic Beasts came from different local beliefs, including their respective ancestors. Winter Wolf came from Albisia, Spring Serpent originated from Huaxia, Summer Dragon of Taiyou, and Autumn Thunderbird hailed from Algonquia. Lastly, Akasha Garuda ascended of Nusantara where Senja came from. They were the 'creators' of the Canaria and worshipped by many believers, until they fled from the eyes of both government and anti-Canarian government--after being considered a 'threat' and wanting to 'erase' their existence because of their immense power and influence. While the Empress is hated by the people because of her 'affiliation' with the Canarian government, the Fantastic Beasts became a symbol of resistance and revolution against the government.
Sonata was wide-eyed to see the huge eagle is real... and actually living, with a peaceful expression on its face as the Spring Serpent told Solvine about the possible information and they've to protect. Well, why not? It seems easy! Right? They should able to manage and hide the real Akasha Garuda from the public attention and hope not to caught on spotlight due to this being a trouble-making material. Since their lineage already linked to this large eagle, it might got ugly if Marauders found his trace...
"Akasha Garuda, Emperor of Eagles, Spirit of Freedom and Blazing Radiance of Canaria. In short, legend told that his very existence will ensure our survival to maintain our future, your help would be cherished, since we're your friends--"
Suiren greeted, and it seems the hawk understood what the Spring Serpent had said. He immediately recognized the face of Solvine (when he's in his true form), before stretching his magnificent wings. The bird immediately reacted by surprise when Suiren look up at him, telling the large bird to calm down from his perch on the rocky wall. Sonata stared as she remembered what Solvine have told her... because this bird is so unapproachable that no one can survived with his wrath which could end the whole species. "Oh crap, he's going to attack us, isn't he?!" she yelled.
Claude gulped, and that was one of the few things; 'Avoid eye-contact unless they stated otherwise.' Sonata clearly doesn't want to do it so the Captain told them to make a sign to greet him in order to reduce the danger in case it attacks them. "This is Akasha Garuda, the one who can give a damn brutal show by exposing his wings which could decimate everything. Of course, the moment you tried to escape from the battle... is game over," Solvine explained, before he added. "Don't worry, as long he's here with his presence; you'll be saved from harm's way. He seems calmer and more peaceful than other Fantastic Beasts, I bet Akasha Garuda is living his years as peacefully as he can..."
Dr. Chamberlain made the golden ear piercing and golden helix with the rune on them for both creatures (he kept the one for Akasha Garuda in case it was needed), thus the artifact will turn them into their human form--to hide their identity. By piercing the jewelry into the ears, they can allow themselves in this situation, although Suiren must be the one watching over them to make sure things will be better in their abilities as humans.
Summer Dragon took form of a tall young man with a long black hair with red locks and his long uneven bangs with red streaks were framing over his red eyes and black rounded vintage sunglasses on his eyes, he has a light tan complexion--along a silver piercings on his left ear and helix on his right ear. He wears a black turtleneck underneath his red, green and white-splashed half-buttoned kimono and jade green necklace around his neck, he wears a long white, green and black overcoat on his left and black waistcoat on his right, both of the sleeves being separated on his arm that showed the black mesh of his upper body with a white scarf and gold on his left sleeves. He wears long pants, knee-length black socks, and long white boots that reached his lower-shins. He was named Kaisen Canzone, a human name that was unregistered until Mathilda can register it.
Autumn Thunderbird took form of a tall female young adult with a crimson-colored shoulder-length hair with yellow layers behind her neck and long bangs almost covering her purple-colored eyes and cheeks, she has pale complexion and a figure of a late-teen in her eighteens. Her attire consists of white formal shirt and purplish-black skirt underneath her purplish-black blazer and red tie on her collars, with a black vest underneath and has two belts around her waist. She wears a black tights and knee-length dark brown boots, her sleeves were rolled to her elbows and wears a black fingerless gloves. She was named Tashina Shikoba or Shina, her human name also given by Lloyd himself--just like Kaisen's case.
"Now that you have taken a human form, try to blend in with society but in this time... try to follow the rules, alright?" Claude advised, both the dragon and the thunderbird nodded. Well, that includes training both of them... through norms and everything that made all of them exhausted to their bones.
Even Solvine and Suiren were exhausted in teaching them.
Xingfa was listening to Lloyd's offer to train both of them after telling him about their true identity, while Zhilan observed Shina who was sitting there casually--crossing her leg with her arms folded on her chest. Then, there was Kaisen who was smoking his kiseru with a laidback expression. Although, she had the feeling of wanting to take care of Shina--her motherly instincts get the best of her. "What do you say?" Lloyd asked, after explaining everything and he always wanted to repay them for their help. "Since you've been very helpful, we would like to accept the offer for them to be part of us."
Zhilan answered with a smile, clasping her hands. "We're good at keeping secrets, they can protect the people of Canaria and we won't tell their true identity for being part of the Four Fantastic Beasts. Is is true that there's another one?" Xingfa asked, but they shushed at him because they don't want anyone to know them. "There is, but it's not allowed to mention the Fifth one because we don't want to create a chaos here..."
Kaisen turned his head to the nearest person in his line of sight, which was Suiren, as he blurted that out of nowhere. The Autumn Thunderbird puffed her cheeks, even though in her human form she's still very cute, she said. "Why, why you gotta ruin the moment of wonder and awe?" she protested, earning a chuckle from Sonata--that bird has her own strange side. "Let's be friends then!" Sonata offered, because these creatures had no one to turn to unless they have to pretend to be real humans. Suona agreed as the red-haired woman smiled.
"I always wanted to fight you, Spring Serpent..." Kaisen said, fanning himself with a red fan which made Suiren sighed. "I don't have time for that, because we need to save your two butts from trouble or something..." the Spring Serpent retorted. "I want to learn more of you mortals, so I have to live in human world. Wherever it's deadly or fun! I can't wait to fight him again, Akasha Garuda will be going to be a hard challenge..." he whispered that mentions 'Akasha Garuda', not wanting to expose him.
Ruka stared at them from the distance with a haughty and bored expression, before she heard that they're part of the Four Fantastic Beasts and made her shrieked. She stand up from the chair in the lobby of the station, looking at Shintaro who was listening intently and Nico also humming in understanding. "This is interesting..." Rin commented, while Alice wanted to get to know them--especially the one named Shina.
Soon, they were put under monitors of Xingfa and Zhilan so their identity won't be discovered by the government, in case future events happening--registering them to Stardust Express.